2003 Item 4 NOA_Signed.pdf
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- Contract number
- 25-557THA-ENGCO-P-85959
- Issued by
- Illinois
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This is a Notice of Award Form from the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services, detailing a contract award to Gotham Engineering, a Design Professional Corporation dba RailPros of Illinois/A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc. The contract is issued by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) for project I-25-2003, with a bid number of 25-557THA-ENGCO-B-46484. Twelve other bidders were involved in this procurement process.
The contract covers professional engineering services for bridge reconstruction over the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at Milepost 1.5, involving the Union Pacific Railroad. The total award amount is $5,754,406.17, with an initial contract term from November 1, 2025, to August 20, 2035. The scope includes preparing contract plans, specifications, project permits, and designing structures, railroad track, lighting, drainage, landscaping, and related infrastructure elements. The vendor's utilization plan includes 4.04% Veterans Business Program (VOSB) participation and 26.45% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation. The procurement method is noted as Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS).
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Notice of Award Form
State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Notice of Award v.25.1
Agency and Awarded Vendor Information
Description: I-25-2003 Bridge Reconstruction,Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at MP 1.5 (Union Pacific Railroad)
Bid Number: 25-557THA-ENGCO-B-46484 Agency: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA)
Vendor Selected for Award: Gotham Engineering, a Design Professional Corporation dba RailPros of Illinois/ A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc.
Line Item Description:
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is giving notice of intent to award contract I-25-2003 to Gotham Engineering, a Design Professional Corporation dba RailPros of Illinois/A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc. This professional engineering service contract provides for design services for Union Pacific Railroad bridge reconstruction over the Tri-State Tollway (I-294). The work includes preparation of contract plans, specifications, and project related permits and design of structures, railroad track, lighting, drainage, landscaping, erosion control, pavement markings, signage, maintenance of traffic, barrier warrant analysis and utility coordination. The amount represents a not to exceed value based on scope and services as agreed upon.
Total Award Amount $5,754,406.17 Number of unsuccessful bidders/offerors 12
Terms (Add Renewal Terms as appropriate) Length Value
Initial Term 11/1/2025-8/20/2035 $5,754,406.17
Delete Renewal Term Add Renewal Term 1,2,3
Farm Leases and Concessions
Value to the State: N/A Estimated Financial Return to the State for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals)
Value to the Vendor: N/A Estimated Gross Revenue to the Vendor for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals)
Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Business Program Awarded bidder/offeror BEP/VBP Utilization Plan Goals 30 ILCS 575/7 (6)
% of VBP Per Utilization Plan:
4.04%VOSB % of BEP Per Utilization Plan:
26.45%DBE
Notice of Award v.25.1
List each bidder or offeror's name
Total bid amount
The name(s) of the certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the bidder's or offeror's submitted utilization plan
The Percentage of the bid's amount awarded to certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the utilization plan
Accurate Group, Inc.
DB Sterlin Consultants, Inc.
exp U.S. Services, Inc.
Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Gotham Engineering, /A.
Epstein and Sons HBM Engineering Group,LLC Lin Engineering, Ltd./10-4 Engineering Michael Baker International, Inc.
Parsons Transportation Group, Inc.
Quandel Consultants, Inc.
Rubinos & Mesia Engineers, Inc.
STV Incorporated
The Roderick Group
*NA indicates that the offeror's pricing remained sealed.
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Agency Contact
Contact Name: Sherita Kelly Telephone Number: 630-241-6800
Email Address: skelly@getipass.com Fax Number: 630-241-6105
Street Address: 2700 Ogden Ave. City: Downers Grove
Notice of Award v.25.1
State: IL Zip Code: 60515
SPO Written Determination for Contract Award Decision
General - Applies to Split Awards, Award to Other than Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder. The Rationale described by the purchasing agency in the recommendation to award seems reasonable, and serves as the basis for the contract decision.
Invitation for Bid - The contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid Process, and the contract has been awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder.
Invitation for Bid award with Domestic Products preference - The contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid Process, and the contract has been awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder by applying the Procurement of Domestic Products preference.
Request for Proposal - Based on factors set forth in the Request for Proposal, the contract has been awarded to the offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the State.
Other: QBS
Signature Field Date: Sep 2, 2025
State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Notice of Award v.25.1 Page of Agency and Awarded Vendor Information Terms (Add Renewal Terms as appropriate) Length Value Initial Term Farm Leases and Concessions Estimated Financial Return to the State for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals) Estimated Gross Revenue to the Vendor for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals) Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Business Program Awarded bidder/offeror BEP/VBP Utilization Plan Goals 30 ILCS 575/7 (6) List each bidder or offeror's name Total bid amount The name(s) of the certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the bidder's or offeror's submitted utilization plan The Percentage of the bid's amount awarded to certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the utilization plan *NA indicates that the offeror's pricing remained sealed.
Agency Contact SPO Written Determination for Contract Award Decision 11.0.0.20130303.1.892433.887364
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| DESCRIPTION: I-25-2003 Bridge Reconstruction,Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at MP 1.5 (Union Pacific Railroad) |
| BIDNUMBER: 25-557THA-ENGCO-B-46484 |
| AGENCY: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) |
| VENDORSELECTED: Gotham Engineering, a Design Professional Corporation dba RailPros of Illinois/ A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc. |
| LINEITEMDESCRIPTION: The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is giving notice of intent to award contract I-25-2003 to Gotham Engineering, a Design Professional Corporation dba RailPros of Illinois/A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc. This professional engineering service contract provides for design services for Union Pacific Railroad bridge reconstruction over the Tri-State Tollway (I-294). The work includes preparation of contract plans, specifications, and project related permits and design of structures, railroad track, lighting, drainage, landscaping, erosion control, pavement markings, signage, maintenance of traffic, barrier warrant analysis and utility coordination. The amount represents a not to exceed value based on scope and services as agreed upon. |
| TotalAwardAmt: $5,754,406.17 |
| NoUnsuccessfulbidders: 12 |
| cell2: 11/1/2025-8/20/2035 |
| cell3: $5,754,406.17 |
| cell1: Accurate Group, Inc. |
| cell1: DB Sterlin Consultants, Inc. |
| cell1: exp U.S. Services, Inc. |
| cell1: Gannett Fleming, Inc. |
| cell1: Gotham Engineering, /A. Epstein and Sons |
| cell1: HBM Engineering Group,LLC |
| cell1: Lin Engineering, Ltd./10-4 Engineering |
| cell1: Michael Baker International, Inc. |
| cell1: Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. |
| cell1: Quandel Consultants, Inc. |
| cell1: Rubinos & Mesia Engineers, Inc. |
| cell1: STV Incorporated |
| cell1: The Roderick Group |
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| VALUETOSTATE: N/A |
| VALUETOVENDOR: N/A |
| PERCENTVBPUPLAN: 4.04%VOSB |
| PERCENTBEPUPLAN: 26.45%DBE |
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| ContactName: Sherita Kelly |
| Telephone: 630-241-6800 |
| email: skelly@getipass.com |
| fax: 630-241-6105 |
| Street: 2700 Ogden Ave. |
| City: Downers Grove |
| State: IL |
| Zip: 60515 |
| CheckBox1: 0 |
| CheckBox2: 0 |
| CheckBox5: 0 |
| CheckBox3: 0 |
| Other: QBS |
| SignatureField1: |
| DateField1: 2025-09-02 |
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